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Colorado Sen. Chris Hansen to lead La Plata Electric Association

Denver senator who just won reelection will likely resign by Jan. 9

DATE: Nov 12, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Woman found two months ago in Animas River died from accidental drowning

Toxicology report indicates alcohol could have been a factor in death of Joni Allred

DATE: Nov 12, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

A perennial sunflower planted in Yellow Jacket holds promise

Silphium is in early breeding stages to be a low-input, alternative forage crop

DATE: Nov 12, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bayfield Middle School club raising historical, cultural awareness of Indigenous tribes

November is Native American Heritage Month

DATE: Nov 12, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

In La Plata Mountains, possibility of copper mining has neighbors anxious

Metallic Minerals faced stiff opposition at a community meeting in Breen

DATE: Nov 12, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Despite late surge, Colorado’s 2024 election turnout rate lowest in decades

Barely half of voters had returned ballot as of Friday prior to Election Day

DATE: Nov 11, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Hundreds gather to honor veterans at annual Durango parade

Event celebrates service, camaraderie and offers therapeutic relief for some

DATE: Nov 11, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango boy’s vision salvaged through years of treatment

Children’s Hospital Colorado ophthalmology doctor treated patient all his life

DATE: Nov 11, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

What do Tuesday’s election results say about voters in La Plata County?

Democratic candidates in big-ticket races performed better than those locally

DATE: Nov 10, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Some residents want end to Durango’s fluoridation of drinking water

Health experts defend nearly 80-year practice

DATE: Nov 9, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango Olympians, top class athletes honored at City Hall

Mountain biking community represented on global stage since sport’s Olympic introduction in 1996

DATE: Nov 9, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Purgatory bonus days

Purgatory Resort opens its slopes with bonus days thanks to recent storms

DATE: Nov 9, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: DHS girls soccer advancesDemons defeat Riverdale Ridge 1-0 in the second round of playoffs

Demons defeat Riverdale Ridge 1-0 in the second round of playoffs

About a dozen cutbow trout thrown from a Colorado Parks and Wildlife truck

Durango High School baseball defeats Montrose 8-4 on Saturday

Photos: Senior day for Durango High School boys lacrosseDHS boys lacrosse defeats Montrose High School 17-7

DHS boys lacrosse defeats Montrose High School 17-7

Photos/video: Galloping alongThe Rio Grande Southern Galloping Goose No.5

The Rio Grande Southern Galloping Goose No.5

Photos: It’s all about sportsmanship at annual Bowker Games

Play ball: Demons in action at homeDurango High School baseball wins over Montezuma-Cortez on Tuesday

Durango High School baseball wins over Montezuma-Cortez on Tuesday

Photos: Hands Off! RallyAbout 1,000 people participate on Saturday in the Hands Off! Rally in Durango

About 1,000 people participate on Saturday in the Hands Off! Rally in Durango

Photos: Hadestown Durango High School Troupe 1096 rehearse Hadestown Teen Edition

Durango High School Troupe 1096 rehearse Hadestown Teen Edition

DHS lost to Grand Junction High School 10-4 on Friday afternoon